The Charakusa glacier is the most easterly of the five glacier systems, which radiate the northern end of the Hushe valley. Not without justification, this area has been the Chamonix of the Karakoram.
Hushe, the road-end village of Baltistan, offers some ideal trekking and mountaineering opportunities for different ages and tastes. Charakursa Glacier is situated in the Magnificence Mountains, just a few kilometers from Hushe. The K6 (7281 m), K7 (6934 m), Link Sar (7041 m), Drificar(6650 m), Kapura Peak (6545 m), Niza Peak, Namika (6325 m) provide unique opportunities to climb rock and ice pinnacles in the heart of Karakorum. Many peaks are less than 6000 meters, which means no permit fee and no liaison officer, and just a three-day walk from the end of the road makes an affordable Karakorum expedition.
This trek is ideally suited to those who like to walk right into the heart of the unspoiled Karakoram. It is not very difficult or strenuous, and most of the campsites have shady trees, lush green vegetation, and wildflowers, giving you a great chance to observe wildlife species. Several un-attempted peaks are there waiting for any challenge.

 

Departure/Return Location International Airport, Islamabad
Departure Time Mountain Range: Karakoram
Elevation: 4000 m Best Time: Mid-May to End-August
Duration:  35 Days Zone: Permitted

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Additional information

time 35 Days
user 18+
Day

01: Islamabad

Arrival in Islamabad and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad
Day

02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)

Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather); if unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day

03: Skardu

In case a flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case of no flight, the day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Skardu. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day

04: Skardu to Hushe

We drive in jeeps along the Indus and Shyok valleys before turning northwards up the Hushe valley to reach the road head at the little Village of Hushe. (Tent)
Day

05: Hushe to Shaicho

After breakfast, Trek to Shaicho. Today, we will leave the last inhabited village of Hushe. We will rely on our local team for the remaining portion of our journey, who will carry our food and equipment and sustain our Trek. A short trek of about 2-3 hours takes us to the idyllic campsite at Shaicho. (Tent)
Day

06: Shaicho to Uncame

After breakfast Trek to uncome.Today, we will traverse through Wali Changkhalil and cross the Charakusa glacier. There are excellent views. (Tent)
Day

07: Uncome to K-6/K-7 Bace camp

After breakfast Trek to K-6/K-7 Base camp. Down onto the glacier, our path follows the center of the ice river, sometimes walking on moraine and sometimes snow and ice. We get our first views of the K-6/K-7, the stunning spire of Naiza Peak. (Tent)
Day

08: to 28: Climbing Activities

We have 20 days for Rock climbing  Peaks by selecting independent objectives. (Tent)
Day

29: K-6/K-7 Base camp to Shaicho:

After breakfast, trek back to Shaicho. Trek about 3 to 4 hrs takes us to the campsite at (Tent)
Day

30: Shaicho to Hushe

After breakfast, we will trek back to hushe village. After lunch, we will meet Little Karim and other mountain lions. After the meeting, we will also visit hushe Village. Overnight stay in hotel at Hushe
Day

31: Hushe to Skardu

After breakfast, we will depart for Skardu, lunch stop at Khaplu, will also visit Khaplu fort and Chaqchen mosque. The Mir Syed Ali Hamadai founded the mosque in 17century. Afternoon drive to Skardu. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
Day

32: Skardu to Chilas

After breakfast, we will drive for a full day on the Skardu route and KKH arrival in Chilas transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel at
Day

33: Chilas to Islamabad

After breakfast, we will drive via Babusar pass to Islamabad. We start early in the morning to cover the 12 hours-long drive. Short stay in Naran for lunch; we shall reach Islamabad by evening. Overnight stay at Islamabad.
Day

44: Rest day at Islamabad

After breakfast, we will do a full day sightseeing of the twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The rest of the time is reserved for shopping.
Day

35: Islamabad to Flight out

Transfer to airport for flight back home.

Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.

Services included as following

  • Trekking permit

Hotels:

  • 04 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • 01 night in Panorama Hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • 03 nights in Skardu (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • As per itinerary

Transport:                

  • Pick up from group when arrive and drop to the airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad – Skardu
  • Flight tickets  Islamabad- Skardu
  • Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasions
  • Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad

4 X4 Jeeps:

Jeeps from Skardu – Hushe- Skardu

Trekking and Base Camp Food:

Food (during the stay at base camp (we will serve breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)

Porters:

Carry on member’s climbing gear, foodstuff, camping crew, etc., up to base camp and return to the Jeep Roadhead. All porters insurance

Staff:  Guide, Cook, and assist cook wages, camp food, transport, and insurance

Camping Equipment:

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables

Kitchen utensils:

Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)

General Services:

  • Tips for baggage handling at airports & hotels
  • Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
  • International flights tickets re-confirmations
  • Custom clearing assistance

Services not included in the given price

  • Member international flight tickets
  • Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
  • Member personal insurance
  • High altitude tent
  • High altitude food
  • High altitude porter
  • Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
  • Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
  • Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
  • EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
  • Any unforeseen expenses (like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) will be paid according to the number of days bases.

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